CREAMY SOUTHWEST MAC 'N CHEESE

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Add some Tex-Mex flair to your comfort food with Creamy Southwest Mac 'n Cheese. Chopped jalapenos and poblanos plus shredded pepper Jack gives southwest mac 'n cheese its kick.

Provided by @MakeItYours

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 Tbsp. butter
1 onion, chopped
1 fresh poblano chile, chopped
1 fresh jalapeño pepper, seeded, chopped
1 tsp. chili powder
1 cup milk
3/4 lb. (12 oz.) VELVEETA®, cut into 1/2-inch cubes, divided
2 cups elbow macaroni, cooked
1/2 cup KRAFT Shredded Pepper Jack Cheese
1 cup no-salt-added tortilla chips (2 oz.), crushed

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F.
  • Melt butter in medium saucepan on medium heat. Add onions, poblano chiles, jalapeño peppers and chili powder; mix well. Cook 6 min. or until onions are crisp-tender, stirring frequently.
  • Add milk and 2/3 of the VELVEETA; cook 3 to 5 min. or until VELVEETA is completely melted and mixture is well blended, stirring frequently. Stir in macaroni and remaining VELVEETA.
  • Spoon into 2-qt. casserole sprayed with cooking spray. Toss shredded cheese with crushed chips; sprinkle over macaroni mixture.
  • Bake 20 min. or until heated through.

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